Autonomous aggregated search platform and methods using the same

摘要

Systems and methods for searching for lost moving objects such as children are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods initiate an autonomous, expanding electronic search by emitting a search activation signal from a search initiation device. The search activation signal may include the target tag identifier of a target tag conveyed by the moving object. Search devices detecting the target tag may generate a hit signal, which may be used to determine the location of the target tag. In some instances, focused human searching for the moving object may be initiated based on this determined location, and/or on location information included in one or more hit signals.

主权项

1. A first mobile device, comprising:
a processor; a communications interface; and a search module;wherein:
the search module is configured to initiate an autonomously electronic search for a target tag associated with a moveable object at least in part by transmitting a first search activation signal; the first search activation signal is configured to:
cause a second mobile device to search for the target tag; andwhen the target tag is not detected by the second mobile device, to cause the second mobile device to transmit a second search activation signal, the second search activation signal configured to cause a third mobile device to search for said target tag.